Just a few of my thoughts. I think its kinda sad that prices are so driven up on these things. I started collecting Abbott and Costello title cards when I was about 15 and I have 26 out of the 36 movies they did (the remaining 10 I'm not so interested in so I'm pretty happy with what I have). My point being is that if I started now, I couldn't afford half of them.
I've looked at this guys collection before. The one thing that always cracks me up is every item is hyped up with words like "rare" "incredible" "stunning" "spectacular" etc. Whenever you see one of those words, you know you're gonna pay a few extra bucks for whatever you're looking at. He must be a fan of Tony Roberts performance in Serpico.
I just think its kinda sad that these things are so priced out of control. I know some (many) have different opinions on this topic but I bought what I bought 'cause I enjoy it, not particularly for any investment. I know what I have is worth alot but it doesn't matter as I never intend on selling it (I leave that to a money grubbing relative after I pass away)
These people were my 'heroes' and I wanted to own a piece of their legacy. Its kinda fun to think of a poster hanging on my wall and wonder where in the world it was displayed and who looked at it. In the case of Abbott and Costellos "Lost in Alaska" who walked out, looked at the title card and wondered how they were going to get 76 minutes of their life back.
Its just a shame (to me at least) that if someone is starting out in the market today with the same perspective that I did, they most likely will never know the sheer joy of collecting and finding these things 'cause the prices are so out of control. People buy these things, jack the prices up to where most normal Joes (not Besser) can't afford 'em and wave their collections in peoples faces.
This doesn't just apply to Stooges one sheets, its everything...I couldn't even afford to buy some of the pieces I bought just a few years ago if I went to buy them now.
Thanks for allowing me the time to vent a little....back to the scullery.